Gmer reports some kxtdapow.sys thing. That is what gave the blue screen last time. This time it just zipped thru the scan and that was that. Even tho it is tempting, I will simply let it sit there until I get your professional instructions.

Read all of my instructions very carefully. Your mistakes during cleaning process may have very serious consequences, like unbootable computer.

If you're stuck, or you're not sure about certain step, always ask before doing anything else.

Please refrain from running tools or applying updates other than those I suggest.

Never run more than one scan at a time.

Keep updating me regarding your computer behavior, good, or bad.

The cleaning process, once started, has to be completed. Even if your computer appears to act better, it may still be infected. Once the computer is totally clean, I'll certainly let you know.

If you leave the topic without explanation in the middle of a cleaning process, you may not be eligible to receive any more help in malware removal forum.

I close my topics if you have not replied in 5 days. If you need more time, simply let me know. If I closed your topic and you need it to be reopened, simply PM me.

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You're running two AV programs, Lavasoft Ad-Watch Live! Anti-Virus and Avira.
One of them has to go.
I suggest Lavasoft goes.

Then...

Download aswMBR to your desktop.
Double click the aswMBR.exe to run it.
If you see this question: Would you like to download latest Avast! virus definitions?" say "Yes".
Click the "Scan" button to start scan.
On completion of the scan click "Save log", save it to your desktop and post in your next reply.

NOTE. aswMBR will create MBR.dat file on your desktop. This is a copy of your MBR. Do NOT delete it.

Lavasoft went.
All this stuff is exciting. It's been 20+ years since I had any real knowledge of stuff like this, and the viral infections were not often stealthy or anything. So now I feel the urge to read up on rootkits and bootkits and whatever....

Boot code on some of your physical disks is hidden by a rootkit.
To disinfect the master boot sector, use the following command:
remover.exe fix <device_name>
To inspect the boot code manually, dump the master boot sector:
remover.exe dump <device_name> [output_file]

**Note: In the event you already have Combofix, this is a new version that I need you to download. It is important that it is saved directly to your desktop**

Never rename Combofix unless instructed.

Close any open browsers.

Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix.

Very Important! Temporarily disable your anti-virus, script blocking and any anti-malware real-time protection before performing a scan. They can interfere with ComboFix or remove some of its embedded files which may cause "unpredictable results".

Click onthis linkto see a list of programs that should be disabled. The list is not all inclusive. If yours is not listed and you don't know how to disable it, please ask.

Close any open browsers.

WARNING: Combofix will disconnect your machine from the Internet as soon as it starts

Please do not attempt to re-connect your machine back to the Internet until Combofix has completely finished.

If there is no internet connection after running Combofix, then restart your computer to restore back your connection.

Double click on combofix.exe & follow the prompts.

NOTE1. If Combofix asks you to install Recovery Console, please allow it.NOTE 2. If Combofix asks you to update the program, always do so.

When finished, it will produce a report for you.

Please post the "C:\ComboFix.txt"

**Note 1: Do not mouseclick combofix's window while it's running. That may cause it to stall
**Note 2for AVG and CA Internet Security users: ComboFix will not run until AVG/CA Internet Security is uninstalled as a protective measure against the anti-virus. This is because AVG/CA Internet Security "falsely" detects ComboFix (or its embedded files) as a threat and may remove them resulting in the tool not working correctly which in turn can cause "unpredictable results". Since AVG/CA Internet Security cannot be effectively disabled before running ComboFix, the author recommends you to uninstall AVG/CA Internet Security first.
Use AppRemover to uninstall it: http://www.appremover.com/
We can reinstall it when we're done with CF.
**Note 3: If you receive an error "Illegal operation attempted on a registery key that has been marked for deletion", restart computer to fix the issue.
**Note 4: Some infections may take some significant time to be cured. As long as your computer clock is running Combofix is still working. Be patient.

Make sure, you re-enable your security programs, when you're done with Combofix.

NOTE.If, for some reason, Combofix refuses to run, try one of the following:

1. Run Combofix from Safe Mode.

2. Delete Combofix file, download fresh one, but rename combofix.exe to your_name.exe BEFORE saving it to your desktop.
Do NOT run it yet.
Please download and run the below tool named Rkill (courtesy of BleepingComputer.com) which may help allow other programs to run.
There are 4 different versions. If one of them won't run then download and try to run the other one.Vista and Win7 users need to right click Rkill and choose Run as Administrator
You only need to get one of these to run, not all of them. You may get warnings from your antivirus about this tool, ignore them or shutdown your antivirus.

I am on my laptop now, while the Combofix is running.
An interesting observation is that my internet connection is reported to be running (I have the windows connection icon in the lower right hand area of the desktop saying it is connected, but the connection icon that is usually there from the wireless company is gone) but with zero traffic (the sent and received packets are stable)

I dare not do anything special, just thought I'd tell you since your info says Combofix turns off the internet connection.

Also: thx for the info on MBAM. I'll keep it on when not running Combofix or something.

Open Windows Explorer. Go Tools>Folder Options>View tab, put a checkmark next to Show hidden files, and folders, UN-check Hide protected operating system files.
NOTE. Make sure to reverse the above changes, when done with this step.
Upload following files to http://www.virustotal.com/ for security check:
- e:\windows\system32\drivers\xpsec.sysIMPORTANT! If the file is listed as already analyzed, click on Reanalyse file now button.
Post scan results.